One of the topics I regularly discuss with my clients is the use of playlists. Specifically, the benefits of creating your own and not leaving it up to whatever streaming music service they’re using. Creating your own playlist offers several benefits, both practical and emotional: Playlist Personalization You can tailor the music to your mood, […]
One of the most common misconceptions about music therapy is that the person receiving it needs to know all about music. I frequently tell people that “my job is to know the music; your job is to bring an open mind and a willingness to try something new!” Sometimes we listen to music together in […]
“What makes up a support system, and do I really need one?” are questions I’m often asked by clients. So I thought it might be helpful for everyone out there if I used a blog post to address the topic of how to create a healthy support system. WHAT IS A SUPPORT SYSTEM? A support […]
Sing with me now– it’s beginning to look a lot like chaos, everywhere I go…. The holidays are fully upon us– quite possibly the most anticipated and dreaded time of year. Yes, there is much to appreciate and be thankful for at this time of year. However, it also promises considerable holiday stress and anxiety […]
Self-care plays a significant role in maintaining good mental health. So it’s important to have a well-stocked ‘toolbox’ of different things you can do for self-care when you’re experiencing a difficult situation or having a bad day Music can be part of that ‘toolbox’ because it’s easily accessible to everyone, almost anywhere. With streaming music […]
One of the questions I’m asked most often when I’m out doing presentations or workshops is, “Can you tell me what relaxation music to add to my playlist to use at home?” On the surface this sounds like an easy question– but it isn’t. That’s like asking 10 people on the street to name the […]
“Autumn Song” Leaves of brown, they fall to the ground And it’s here, over there, leaves around Shut the door, dim the lights and relax… ~Van Morrison I noticed it first a couple of weeks ago. The very tips of the leaves on some of the trees in our neighborhood were starting to show signs […]
One of the most common misconceptions about music therapy is that the person receiving it needs to know all about music. I frequently tell people that “my job is to know the music; your job is to bring an open mind and a willingness to try something new!” Sometimes we listen to music together […]
Lately I’ve been getting a lot of questions about the similarities and differences between Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) and EMDR. People have heard of, or perhaps experienced, EMDR sessions, and they’re curious about GIM. Also, as people are increasingly interested in exploring psychedelic therapies, many have questions about where GIM fits into the picture. […]
I’m a hazard to myselfDon’t let me get meI’m my own worst enemyIt’s bad when you annoy yourselfSo irritatingDon’t wanna be my friend no more ~”Don’t Let Me Get Me” by Pink Do you ever stop to listen to the self-talk going on in your mind? I mean, besides the constant reminders of taking out […]
